CrowsToes - Triple Black Diamond

 

Today I have an Indie brand that I pretty much know nothing about.  LOL  Ok, let me explain.  Normally I see a polish that interests me through an Etsy or something.  Lately I've had to calm my spending down, so I really take time to think - "Do I need this polish?  Do I have anything like it?  What could I pair this with?  Is this the polish I need the most?"  And over analyze it like crazy until eventually if I cannot stop thinking about it, I buy it.  If only I could just win the lottery and BUY ALL THE POLISH!  I would be set!  ;-) 

Anyway, I like to dig around and find out about the sellers and get to know the brand.  That is completely untrue for today's polish.  I actually had to search around before I wrote this post to get a little more info about the brand, CrowsToes!  I came across this line through Leah Ann of Llarowe.  She recently picked this up and I there was no way I could hesitate for this!!  Triple Black Diamond is amazing.  I personally fell even more in love when I saw swatches by The Swatchaholic (check it out, you won't regret it).  Nope, definitely no regrets here.

I found the blog of the owner, I believe her name is Lauri (please correct me if I'm wrong!!).  You can find information at http://thepolishedcrow.blogspot.com/.  From what I've read, there are two places to buy from, Llarowe and Overall Beauty.  I believe prices range from $12-14 between the two stores.  Since I was ordering from Leah Ann anyway, this and Bunny Slope happened to hop in my cart...whoopsie :-D

For my base, I used 1 coat of Zoya Tallulah.  That is a Share the Love link, which is a way for me to earn points through them! So cool for me, but you guys can get something too! See what Zoya wrote: Remember EVERYONE WINS with "Share the Love": When someone clicks on your personal link and sets up an online account, a $5 coupon a coupon for a FREE Bottle of Zoya Nail Polish will automatically be placed in their account and can be used immediately on their current order. TIP: If you use this coupon and add 2 more polishes to your order, you get free shipping too! The coupon will appear in the "My Coupons/ Promos" section of their "My Account" Page.

Tallulah is a gorgeous bright blue shimmer polish.  It is very opaque in 1 coat.  Then I applied 1 coat of Triple Black Diamond by CrowsToes.  In order to keep from having shrinkage, I placed 1 coat of OPI top coat with 1 coat of Seche Vite after.  Seche Vite dries quickly, and when it does, it pulls back on my tips sometimes.  I find if I wrap my tips with a non-quick drying polish, it prevents that tipwear from Seche Vite.  I picked that tip up a while ago from someone, but wish I could remember who!  It works so well!  I was able to wear this all day and my tips still were in good shape even with typing all day!  I did have to use another coat of SV though, as it was just a tad textured.  I love the glossy look ;-)

Now that I've rambled on...and on...you can skip ahead to the pictures.  Enjoy!!!!! ;-)

 

 

 

I love the glitters in this!  There are black, but also a purple and teal along with holographic little pieces.  It is such an interesting combination!  I think it will be fun to layer over lots of colors!

 

 

 

 

 

 

So there you go!  A new brand to me, what about for you?  Have you heard of this?  There are some other gorgeous glitter combinations too!  I will have to go through the whole process though, even though we both know they'll somehow magically end up at my front door, right?  You can't blame a polish addict for being blinded by the glitter... haha!

Have a wonderful, glitter filled day!

Much Love,

Crystal